Why Race Matters Workshop Series
The Why Race Matters Workshop has been designed by Greater Spokane Progress to provide a foundation for further racial equity work.
Community Voice, Social Care Network
BHT Releases Behavioral Health Access Report
The report includes a regional overview: behavioral health needs, treatment, and financing, as well as focused subsections of the report provide more in-depth data on: 1) racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health care access; 2) community behavioral health; and 3) transportation and geographic access to care.
Request for Proposals: Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Access Projects
BHT is inviting proposals with the intent to support innovative approaches that work to reduce recidivism, embed an equitable approach, and improve access to behavioral health services for criminal justice involved individuals, as well as, early intervention and prevention with youth.
NEW! Special Enrollment Period Aug 17-Sep 30
The Health Benefit Exchange has announced a second Special Enrollment Period, from August 17-September 30.
Supporting Community Water Fluoridation
This month the BHT Board approved for BHT staff to advocate for community water fluoridation via councilmanic action and approved an allocation of $250,000 from our Regional Infrastructure dollars to support the implementation once approved.
Contract Payment Policy
Over the next three years, a Partner’s Pay-for-Reporting earnings from each of the three categories of work and will be based on a combination of selecting measures, then reporting on and meeting those measures.
March 2020: The sections “Pay-for-Reporting Payments At Risk” and “Contract Payment Schedules” have been updated to reflect new Board decisions.
2020 Equity Commitments
This week, BHT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved several motions regarding racism and the action we will take to combat systems of oppression and steward change.
Statewide COVID-19 Support Line – Washington Listens
Washington Listens is a new program to support anyone in Washington experiencing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.